Aug 24 2009
Enjoying tennis, beaches, pools and “normal” life 1yr 4mths post op, wound, etc.
Dennis-I love all the changes you’ve made to the site! AWESOME JOB! Yep, I’ve been lax at posting. I do read posts every couple weeks. Seems like yesterday I was where most of you are. I’m back to playing tennis all the time now. I’m 1 yr, 4mth post op. And, still have crazy scar tissue that has built up and not sure if it will ever break down. I try and massage the area regularly, and get some 30 minute massages just on the achilles. I still have this scab thing going on. When people see my foot they still say, “What happened to you?” and, they can’t believe that it looks like it does after 15 mths. I keep reminding myself that it was a huge hole and it looks so much better.
I love resuming my normal, every day things. I empathize every time I see someone on crutches. My crutches, shower stool and knee walker are still around, and let’s hope I never need them again. Prior to my kids school year, they have a day where you go to school and meet the teacher…I remembered that this time last year I was using my knee walker zooming around the school. The kids thought I was so cool.
To all of you newly ruptured…you’ll be back to normal soon. It just takes time and patience. I appreciate my mobility so much more now as a result of the achilles journey. Happy Healing and Much Patience to you all!